Wrestling Program - Albany Location Only
THROUGH STRUGGLE COMES GREATNESS 

Wrestling stands as a cornerstone in any grappling or combat scenario, serving as a fundamental pillar in contemporary MMA. In our classes, students delve into the intricacies of high-level wrestling under the guidance of a former NCAA wrestler. This comprehensive curriculum imparts wrestling techniques and skills that seamlessly align with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and MMA, fostering a holistic understanding of one of the world's oldest martial arts.

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From mastering takedowns and strategic setups to ground control, effective opponent escapes, pinning combinations, and dynamic scrambling, students gain a repertoire of tools designed to elevate their overall performance. Our program not only hones the physical aspects of wrestling but also instills a deep knowledge and appreciation for this time-honored martial art, enriching the martial arts journey of every participant.

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At Atlas, Nate teaches a purpose-built 30-minute wrestling class designed to translate high-level wrestling into any grappling context, including Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. The class is tightly structured and system-focused, covering multiple wrestling styles—folkstyle, freestyle, Greco-Roman, and catch wrestling—and showing students how each style contributes specific tools, controls, and problem-solving skills. Rather than teaching isolated techniques, Nate’s class emphasizes systems, chains, and positional understanding, helping students develop wrestling that works in live situations, regardless of background or rule set. The goal is simple: build confident, effective wrestlers who can impose structure, pressure, and control in any grappling exchange.